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palazzo from mississippi who offered important suggestions to improve this legislation. i'm proud to be a co-sponsor and these bipartisan federal emergency management agency and disaster recovery improvements will speed up and streamline hurricane sandy recovery efforts. they'll also and importantly reduce costs. we work to target improvements that will specifically help communities in the immediate aftermath of sandy. these: critical bipartisan reforms supported by fema and key experts and stakeholders, including, we understand, from fema administrator few gait that these -- fugate that these must happen by march 1. i worked on these issues since serving on the committee with the gentlelady from washington, d.c. eight years ago. at that time i witnessed the devastation following hurricane katrina. we saw our emergency management capability broke down and significant reforms were needed. we crafted legislation that put fema back together again within the department of homeland security, reformed and strengthened our response capability and created pilot programs to test
palazzo from mississippi who offered important suggestions to improve this legislation. i'm proud to be a co-sponsor and these bipartisan federal emergency management agency and disaster recovery improvements will speed up and streamline hurricane sandy recovery efforts. they'll also and importantly reduce costs. we work to target improvements that will specifically help communities in the immediate aftermath of sandy. these: critical bipartisan reforms supported by fema and key experts and...
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whether it was florida, louisiana, mississippi, texas. we didn't ask questions. we just stopped and delivered aid to those in need. this is important, it is important that members who have been the benefactor of our goodwill in the past remember this generosity when voting today. . almost three months later and my constituents continue to suffer. i urge passage of the rule and underlying bill and yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from yields back. the gentlelady from new york. ms. slaughter: i'm pleased to yield 1 1/2 minutes to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. andrews. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new jersey is recognized for 1 1/2 minutes. mr. andrews: i ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. andrews: i thank my friend for yielding. 78 days ago a tremendous force of fury hit the northeastern region of the united states. today we make an act of national interest. this is not an act of excess or an act of charity.
whether it was florida, louisiana, mississippi, texas. we didn't ask questions. we just stopped and delivered aid to those in need. this is important, it is important that members who have been the benefactor of our goodwill in the past remember this generosity when voting today. . almost three months later and my constituents continue to suffer. i urge passage of the rule and underlying bill and yield back the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman from the speaker pro tempore: the...
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host: you also grew up on a small farm in mississippi. what do you remember? guest: i remember we were more of a general format that time, we had a lot of commodities, livestock. not nearly as much mechanical support is now. those were the growing up days. host: what can consumers expect in the year ahead? guest: again, we go back to -- the forecast is that food price inflation will run 315%. that is about the long-term average, which is 3%, but well above the overall inflation rate. when people go to the store, they will notice that prices seem to be a little bit higher than they used to be paid looking further down the road, prices to its the end of this year will be influenced greatly by what happens in the growing season. that will be the growing season for crops. that is difficult or impossible to predict, even to the point where farmers begin planting in large parts of the country. host: forecast from usda? guest: we will have the prospective plantings report in march, so we will get a chance to figure out what exactly the intentions of some of the farme
host: you also grew up on a small farm in mississippi. what do you remember? guest: i remember we were more of a general format that time, we had a lot of commodities, livestock. not nearly as much mechanical support is now. those were the growing up days. host: what can consumers expect in the year ahead? guest: again, we go back to -- the forecast is that food price inflation will run 315%. that is about the long-term average, which is 3%, but well above the overall inflation rate. when...
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thompson of mississippi. pelosi. thompson of pennsylvania. boehner. thornberry. boehner. tiberi. boehner. tierney. pelosi. tipton. boehner. titus. pelosi. tonko. pelosi. tsongas. pelosi. turner. boehner. upton. boehner. valadao. boehner. van hollen. pelosi. vargas. pelosi. veasey. pelosi. vela. pelosi. vells a quezz -- vells a kess. pelosi. visclosky. pelosi. wagner. boehner. walberg. boehner. walden. boehner. with a lorsky. boehner -- walorski. boehner. walz. pelosi. wasserman schultz. pelosi. waters. pelosi. watt. pelosi. waxman. pelosi. weber of texas. boehner. webster of florida. boehner. welch of vermont. pelosi. went strup. boehner -- wenstrup. boehner. westmoreland. whitfield. boehner. williams. boehner. wilson of florida. pelosi. wilson of south carolina. boehner. wittman. boehner. wolf. boehner. womack. boehner. woodall. boehner. yarmuth. pelosi. yoder. boehner. yoho. cantor. young of alaska. boehner. young of florida. boehner. young of indiana. boehner. the speaker pro tempore: the reading clerk will now say the names of the representatives-elect who did not call their
thompson of mississippi. pelosi. thompson of pennsylvania. boehner. thornberry. boehner. tiberi. boehner. tierney. pelosi. tipton. boehner. titus. pelosi. tonko. pelosi. tsongas. pelosi. turner. boehner. upton. boehner. valadao. boehner. van hollen. pelosi. vargas. pelosi. veasey. pelosi. vela. pelosi. vells a quezz -- vells a kess. pelosi. visclosky. pelosi. wagner. boehner. walberg. boehner. walden. boehner. with a lorsky. boehner -- walorski. boehner. walz. pelosi. wasserman schultz. pelosi....
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2005, hurricane ike in 2008, $71 million for wildlife refuges in texas. $20 million for refuges in mississippi and $24 million in louisiana. let me just tell you, we have laid out what the difficulties are and in what kind -- is damage this will cause to the outer islands and what will happen to contamination in the area and coast along our connecticut coastline. it is amazing to me, amazing to me that we find it necessary to ask for -- the chair: the gentleman from the gentleman has 30 seconds left. mr. fleming: i have to say unfortunately it's our grandchildren being held hostage. now they have tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, each, in future debt, from the spending we do today. needless to say, we need to take care of the problem and take care of the emergency and take care of the people who are hurt. but for heaven's sake we should not be spending money restoring coastlines on islands that nobody ever goes to. with that, i yield back. the chair: the gentleman's time has expired. all time has expire the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from louisiana as
2005, hurricane ike in 2008, $71 million for wildlife refuges in texas. $20 million for refuges in mississippi and $24 million in louisiana. let me just tell you, we have laid out what the difficulties are and in what kind -- is damage this will cause to the outer islands and what will happen to contamination in the area and coast along our connecticut coastline. it is amazing to me, amazing to me that we find it necessary to ask for -- the chair: the gentleman from the gentleman has 30 seconds...
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at this time i'm honor and privileged to yield two minutes to the gentleman from mississippi, mr. harper a distinguished member of the committee on house administration. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. harper: ski unanimous consent to enter into the record a statement from david rive ken jr. and lee case -- ripken jr. and lee casey who are private practice attorneys with experience in administrative law. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. harper: the no budget, no pay bill was written specifically to ensure it complies with the 27th amendment to the constitution. it does not vary the amount of compensation and is therefore constitutional. it only changes when representatives and senators are paid if they fail to adopt a budget resolution as required by law. currently, representatives are paid monthly and senators are paid twice a month this bill simply says if the house does not adopt a budget resolution that members of that house instead get paid at the end of that term of congress. in 1789, james madison, when he introduced
at this time i'm honor and privileged to yield two minutes to the gentleman from mississippi, mr. harper a distinguished member of the committee on house administration. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. harper: ski unanimous consent to enter into the record a statement from david rive ken jr. and lee case -- ripken jr. and lee casey who are private practice attorneys with experience in administrative law. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr....
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in mississippi, republican caller. caller: i would like to point out to all of the democrats that are appeased this morning that he raised taxes on the rich, that all he has really done it is fed you a line because when he refuses to do away with the loopholes, and make the tax is fair, i mean, that is how they get away with not paying taxes -- although loopholes. basically, he has played to both sides. guest: it was said the problem with socialism is you run out of other people's money. again, that is what president obama told us yesterday -- we will run out of other people's money by what is now this year, and he will head to go back to the well, and lower the threshold for texas. -- taxes. i was thinking, greta, what would be a great idea -- currently there is no tax on political campaigns, but a wonderful incentive to make the tax code more fair is if they levied a tax on political campaigns. after all, they usually raise many millions of dollars. it is a million-dollar company. whatever the tax rate is, the highes
in mississippi, republican caller. caller: i would like to point out to all of the democrats that are appeased this morning that he raised taxes on the rich, that all he has really done it is fed you a line because when he refuses to do away with the loopholes, and make the tax is fair, i mean, that is how they get away with not paying taxes -- although loopholes. basically, he has played to both sides. guest: it was said the problem with socialism is you run out of other people's money. again,...
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expensive weather incidents like hurricanes sandy or katrina odeclining lake or river levels like the mississippi or the two-foot drop in lake erie over the last year. we must anticipate and adapt our lives where possible. as the 113th congress begins, our primary aim will be to welcome the challenges of change not cling to the past. working together, as the president challenged, america can meet the test of a new day. my brother steve, the inventor, innately grasps this challenge. so must we. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentlelady from california seek recognition? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, i also rise to recognize the 40th anniversary of the supreme court roe v. wade decision this landmark decision granted american women the right to make their own personal health decisions. in consultation with her family and her faith and without government intrusion. mrs. capps: however, this right has been under steady attack in rec
expensive weather incidents like hurricanes sandy or katrina odeclining lake or river levels like the mississippi or the two-foot drop in lake erie over the last year. we must anticipate and adapt our lives where possible. as the 113th congress begins, our primary aim will be to welcome the challenges of change not cling to the past. working together, as the president challenged, america can meet the test of a new day. my brother steve, the inventor, innately grasps this challenge. so must we....
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president, the certificate of electoral vote of the state of mississippi seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney from the commonwealth of massachusetts received six votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received six votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the state of missouri seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney from the commonwealth of massachusetts received 10 votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received 10 votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the state of montana seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney of the commonwealth of massachusetts received three votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received three votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the state of nebraska seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears therefrom that mitt romney of the commonwealth of mas
president, the certificate of electoral vote of the state of mississippi seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney from the commonwealth of massachusetts received six votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received six votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the state of missouri seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney from the commonwealth of massachusetts...
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removal of my tribe from mississippi and many other tribes to what's now oklahoma, and he held the floor for three days defending the people that had no right to vote, had no ability to defend themselves and trying valiantly to make sure they were allowed to retain their homeland and retain their identity and their rights. he wasn't successful in that fight, but he fought it nonetheless. frankly, it would be incredibly ungrateful for me now -- at the time of his people's greatest need to return the favor. i urge the passage of the rule. i urge the passage of the rogers amendment. i urge the passage of the rogers bill. i urge the passage of the frelinghuysen amendment to that bill. with that i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from oklahoma reserves. the gentlelady from new york is recognized. ms. slaughter: good afternoon, mr. speaker, and i thank the gentleman for yielding me the customary 30 minutes and i yield myself such time as i may consume. i really appreciate the words of my colleague. we're very happy last night at the rules committee that al
removal of my tribe from mississippi and many other tribes to what's now oklahoma, and he held the floor for three days defending the people that had no right to vote, had no ability to defend themselves and trying valiantly to make sure they were allowed to retain their homeland and retain their identity and their rights. he wasn't successful in that fight, but he fought it nonetheless. frankly, it would be incredibly ungrateful for me now -- at the time of his people's greatest need to return...
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caller: it's down across the street from memphis, tennessee -- mississippi. guest: i've been across the bridge there. host: what's your question or comment? caller: my deal is when you talk about congress and everybody is looking at discretionary spending, i beg it differ. we're funding the rhino but we can't take care of grandma. we're rebuilding mosques over in other foreign countries and yet little martha has to worry about her dad losing her dad and being out on the street and being homeless. we're not cutting we should be cutting. we send money to countries in south america and other places to improve their water system. so think about pipe in china and equipment in other countries and say, we'll do the labor. the government is sending more money overseas that should be cut. host: all right, tony, we'll get a response. guest: i don't know the last figure -- i tell everybody i once ran -- helped to run the foreign aid agency of this country in the carter years, and we do have foreign assistance. but it's a very small part of our budget. and we do have a c
caller: it's down across the street from memphis, tennessee -- mississippi. guest: i've been across the bridge there. host: what's your question or comment? caller: my deal is when you talk about congress and everybody is looking at discretionary spending, i beg it differ. we're funding the rhino but we can't take care of grandma. we're rebuilding mosques over in other foreign countries and yet little martha has to worry about her dad losing her dad and being out on the street and being...
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language carrying our lives without prejudice as these words a break from my lips one sky since the mississippi were to their way to the scene thank the work of our hands, weaving steel into bridges finishing one more report for the boss on time. did the first brush stroke on a portrait or a last floor on the freedom tower injecting into the sky that yield to our resilience. 01 sky we sometimes lift our eyes tired from work. some days giving thanks for a love that loved you back. some time praising a mother who knew how to give or for giving a father who cannot give what you wanted. we had a home through the loss of rain our way to snow or the palm blush of desk but always a home, always under one sky, our sky, and always one moon like the silent jump tapping on every wolf -- roof top of one country, all of us facing the stars. hope, a new constellation, which in for us to map its. waiting for us to name it together. [applause] >> that is my pleasure to introduce this doctor to deliver the benediction. >> let us pray. gracious and eternal god, as we conclude the second inauguration of president
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but many people may not know that kentucky possesses more head of cattle than any state east of the mississippi. these industries are supported with colleges and universities filled without standing, steaching, and research professionals. institutions like the university of kentucky, my alma mater, eastern kentucky university, transle vaina university, kentucky state university, georgetown college, midway college, and the members of our community and technical college system. the university of kentucky is well-known for its proud tradition of college basketball, having won eight national championships. most recently in 2012. underlying all of these success stories is the unique pride and attachment to place that distinguishes connecticutians -- kentuckians wherever you find us. our state's pioneer heritage survives as the wellspring of our determination to survive and excel against overwhelming odds. no matter the challenge, we will persevere. we will lead. and with god's help, we will prosper together. mr. speaker, i am humbled beyond measure to represent a people who embody the spirit, the ge
but many people may not know that kentucky possesses more head of cattle than any state east of the mississippi. these industries are supported with colleges and universities filled without standing, steaching, and research professionals. institutions like the university of kentucky, my alma mater, eastern kentucky university, transle vaina university, kentucky state university, georgetown college, midway college, and the members of our community and technical college system. the university of...
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years, the 50,000 guns confiscated, almost one out of 10 crime guns in chicago came to that city from mississippi. why? i think we all agree. the background checks on those people, is something that we desperately need to do. i salute the chairman for addressing this issue on straw purchasers. i can point to one gun store. they end up in the hands of criminals and the city of chicago. we need the firepower and the ability to protect ourselves from the government. >> they have lived under the tyranny of king george, how they are out there alone, the only way they will protect themselves when they are vulnerable as with a firearm. i think that indicates how relevant and essential the second amendment is to fundamental human survival. >> of the nra has to give american citizens the firepower to fight back against you, against our government. how do you conduct your business enforcing the law and not knowing what is behind that door? >> i find it to be scary, creepy, and not based on logic. certainly law enforcement across this nation. the man-made disaster will occur, and i can't relate to that kind
years, the 50,000 guns confiscated, almost one out of 10 crime guns in chicago came to that city from mississippi. why? i think we all agree. the background checks on those people, is something that we desperately need to do. i salute the chairman for addressing this issue on straw purchasers. i can point to one gun store. they end up in the hands of criminals and the city of chicago. we need the firepower and the ability to protect ourselves from the government. >> they have lived under...